Metal Management of Indiana at 156 US-20, Gary, IN 46403

Metal Management of Indiana at 156 US-20, Gary, IN 46403

Metal Management of Indiana is a 24-hour self-service auto salvage yard at 156 US-20 in Gary. The yard has no staff on-site, so customers come in anytime to find used auto parts or scrap metal. You handle everything yourself—locate parts, remove them with your own tools, and pay before leaving. The yard carries parts from many vehicle makes and models, including engines, transmissions, and body components, along with scrap metal for recycling.

Services & What to Expect

Metal Management of Indiana is a self-service salvage yard. You’re responsible for finding parts, removing them, and paying for what you take. No tools, staff help, or receipts are provided. Parts come from salvaged vehicles and may include engines, transmissions, alternators, batteries, tires, wheels, dashboards, seats, and body panels. Scrap metal is also available.

How Self-Service Works

• Access: The yard is open 24/7, no appointment needed. No staff are on-site for help.
• Tools: Bring your own—wrenches, jacks, and other equipment to remove parts.
• Payment: Pay on-site for parts you take. No receipts or warranties are given.
• Hours: Open around the clock, but only on Sundays.

What to Bring

• Your own tools (wrenches, sockets, jacks) to remove parts.
• Cash or a payment method the yard accepts (check ahead for details).
• A way to transport parts—some are heavy or bulky.
• Gloves and safety gear, as the yard has sharp metal and other hazards.

What to Find

The yard has a variety of used auto parts and scrap materials, such as:

• Engines and transmissions from different vehicle makes and models.
• Electrical parts like alternators, starters, batteries, and wiring harnesses.
• Interior parts: dashboards, seats, door panels, and headliners.
• Exterior parts: bumpers, fenders, hoods, doors, and mirrors.
• Suspension and drivetrain components, including control arms and axles.
• Used tires and wheels.
• Scrap metal like copper, aluminum, and steel for recycling.

Location & Hours

Metal Management of Indiana is at 156 US-20 in Gary, IN 46403. The yard is open 24/7, but only on Sundays. No staff are on-site, so you’ll need to bring your own tools and payment.

Address & Directions

The yard is on US Highway 20 in Gary. For exact directions, use Google Maps or Waze. The address is:

Contact Information

Call (219) 938-0274 if you have questions about parts or payment. The yard doesn’t update its inventory online, so call ahead if needed.

Hours of Operation

The yard is only open on Sundays. No staff are ever on-site, and customers enter at their own risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours for Metal Management of Indiana?

The yard is open 24 hours a day on Sundays only. It’s closed the rest of the week, including Monday through Saturday. No staff are ever on-site.

Does Metal Management of Indiana buy junk cars?

This location doesn’t buy junk cars. If you need to sell an old car, check our cash for junk cars page for nearby buyers in Indiana.

What kind of parts can I find at Metal Management of Indiana?

The yard has used auto parts like engines, transmissions, alternators, batteries, tires, wheels, dashboards, seats, body panels, and scrap metal. Parts come from salvaged vehicles and may vary in condition. The selection changes as vehicles are added or removed.

How does self-service auto salvage work at Metal Management of Indiana?

You enter the yard anytime it’s open (Sundays only, 24/7) and find parts on your own. Bring your own tools to remove parts and pay on-site for what you take. No staff help with part location, removal, or payment. The yard doesn’t provide receipts or warranties.

Do I need to make an appointment to visit Metal Management of Indiana?

No appointments are needed. The yard is self-service, and you can enter anytime it’s open (Sundays only). Call ahead if you have questions about parts or payment, as the yard doesn’t update its inventory online.

Is there a fee to enter the yard?

There’s no entry fee, but you pay for any parts you take. Payment is made on-site, and the yard doesn’t accept returns or offer refunds. Bring cash or a payment method the yard accepts (check ahead).